How to Wrap a Gift

Where to cut? When to crease? Just in time for the holidays, Macy's gift-wrapping expert Belle Wesel demonstrates the definitive way — use double-sided tape! — to dress up a standard shirt box like a pro.

Step 2

Step 2

While standing on the same side of the table as the roll, pull paper tautly up and over the far end of the box. Adhere with double-sided tape, and crease paper along the box's edge with thumb and forefinger.